Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Reikö Kruse

Reikö Kruse has competed in 31 sanctioned meets since 1995, lifting 23.9 tonnes across them.

Total moved

23.9 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 38 competition entries, added up.

Best total

1,015 kg2,238 lb

World Championships, 2009

The climb

+218 kg480 lb

From 798 kg1,758 lb to 1,015 kg2,238 lb, a 27% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

582

Top 1% of all men on file

Archetype

Squatter

Split 42 / 25 / 34 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 4.2 points above average on squat.

Best ranking

#1

Total in Multi-ply 125 kg, out of 300 nationally.

On the platform

58% third attempts made

30 of 52 third attempts converted, with 1 perfect 9-for-9 day out of 10. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 438 kg965 lb.

Biggest jump

+185 kg408 lb

Between two meets, up to 855 kg1,885 lb at European Championships.

Footprint

31 years

6 federations, 7 countries, 7 weight classes.

24% of entries lifted raw. 21% drug-tested. 2 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2009.

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